Are You Using Your Dental Insurance?

This phrase is used in fitness to encourage people to exercise. It can refer to certain skills that we need to practice in order to maintain them.

You also may have heard it mentioned in reference to benefits, like vacation time or dental insurance.

Wait … dental insurance? Yes. Dental insurance policies often are designed to encourage preventive care, but those benefits often don’t carry over from year to year.

At Advanced Smile Arts, we want you and your family to keep your mouths as healthy as possible. One way to do that is to take advantage of the basic benefits provided by your dental coverage.

After all, you are paying for it already. Why not make an appointment at our dentist office if you live in or near Danville, IL, to take advantage of those benefits?

Why You Need A Dental Checkup

We hope everyone in and around Danville is doing the things they should be doing as part of good oral hygiene.

This starts with home care, and we would encourage you to follow the American Dental Association recommended guidelines. Brush your teeth twice daily for two minutes at a time, and floss between your teeth every day.

By doing this, you will go a long way toward reducing your risk of gum disease and tooth decay.

Please notice that we wrote reduce, not eliminate, your risk. No one is perfect, and while it’s not really fair, some people are more prone to oral health issues than others.

By visiting our office for your general dentistry needs, a member of our team can give you a professional dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar buildup. As part of your visit, we will examine your mouth for signs and symptoms of tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other oral health concerns.

Catching these problems in the early stages is better for your oral health and better for your wallet. Stopping tooth decay when you have a small cavity is certainly preferable to having a root canal treatment for an infected tooth.

Know What’s Covered

You may not realize what is covered by your company’s dental plan. If you haven’t already, then today would be a good day to review your policy.

You may be able to receive basic care at little or no costs. Some policies also assist with the expenses of restorative procedures. This could make it easier to get the treatment you have been putting off.

Even if you don’t review your policy today, we encourage you to do so soon while you still have time to take advantage of it before the end of the year.

For Patients Who Don’t Have Dental Insurance

It would be nice if every company provided dental plans, but we know that’s not always the case. We also know some people forego their company’s dental plans for a variety of reasons.

Regardless, you teeth are just as important as anyone else’s, and our staff wants to work with you and for you to keep your mouth healthy.

Maybe you have been preparing for a dental procedure by saving a little bit each paycheck and now you are ready to move forward. We certainly accept cash, checks, and credit cards to cover those services.

However, we also realize that you may feel more comfortable if you can spread out those costs. Many times, this is a good way to get the service you need or want in a way that is more convenient with your budget.

One way to do this is with our in-office financing plans. We offer interest-free options to spread your costs over 12, 18, or 24 months.

We also accept Personal Finance Company and CareCredit. These companies provide another way to finance dental and other health care expenses. You may find these programs are just what you need to get the dental care that you deserve.

Don’t Lose Your Benefits

As we noted earlier, you are already paying for dental care if you are paying for dental insurance. If you don’t actually use it, then you aren’t getting any of the benefits that come from having this policy.

Our team at Advanced Smile Arts does our best to work with our patients to find the payment options that will help them receive the general and family dentistry that you want and need.

To learn more or to make an appointment, call our dentist office in Danville, IL, by calling 217-703-4536 or by filling out our online form.

We hope to see you soon!

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Loved the flowers given to me at the end of my appointment for patient of the week. That was a very nice touch, and let me know that the team was thinking of me even before I was there for the appointment. Awesome care!!

- Teresa B.

Always a good experience.

Going to the dentist is not my favorite thing to do but Dr. Fuesting and his staff always make the visit a comfortable one.

- Mary L.

No more dentist dread!

I no longer dread coming to the dentist! Dr. Fuesting is friendly and makes for a calm, comfortable chairside manner. Deb is great and makes you enjoy coming in for cleanings. They both take the time to answer any questions.

- John D.

Great place for people with anxiety.

Best dentist I have been to! Do to some bad experiences at other dentist, I have a lot of anxiety when I need work done. Dr. Mike and the staff do a great job explaining what they are doing and make you feel comfortable and relaxed.

- Joseph T.

My hygienist is awesome!

I used to hate going to the dentist. Since I have been coming to your office I really don’t mind coming. Everyone is nice and takes time to explain and allow you to ask questions about your appointment.

- Dianna S.

Nap time!

I was a little surprised when my appointment work was “revised” to accommodate a few other items the staff thought should be addressed at the same time. Everything went exceedingly well and I really could have “taken a nap” while they all did their work.

- Steven H.

Best dental team around.

I wish we would have found this office years ago. They are the absolute top of the line. Very professional and high tech. The hygienists are painless, as is Dr Fuesting. He personally called our home at 9pm to check on our son, who had some extractions done earlier in the day. We love this office!!

- John M.

love this dentist office. great with kids. This dentist office is fantastic in customer care. They are wonderful with kids also.

- Amanda H.

If I have to go to a dentist, I’m glad he’s Mike. I’m glad that the staff pays attention to what I’m saying. They make me feel like a person, not just another patient to deal with, and I thank them for that.

- Terry R.

Yipee….I am cavity free!

This office is very professional from arrival to departure. I appreciate the friendliness of all of the staff.